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Pacific Hospitality Group

Summer Intern

Irvine, CA · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

The Summer Intern will assist the Events Manager and Napa Institute team with event coordination ... This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring ...

Jackson Lewis P.C.

2027 Summer Associate

Riverside, CA · On-site

$86/hr

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.'s 1,000+ attorneys located in ... Jackson Lewis is seeking Summer Associates. The goal of our Associate program is to acquaint our ...

Jackson Lewis P.C.

2027 Summer Associate

Orange, CA · On-site

$92/hr

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.'s 1,000+ attorneys located in ... Jackson Lewis is seeking Summer Associates. The goal of our Associate program is to acquaint our ...

Ogletree Deakins

2027 Summer Associate

Riverside, CA

$86/hr

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.'s 1,000+ attorneys located in ... Jackson Lewis is seeking Summer Associates. The goal of our Associate program is to acquaint our ...

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How much do summer employment jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer employment in Riverside, CA is $16.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.04 and $18.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in summer employment, and why are they important?

To thrive in summer employment, you typically need basic job readiness skills such as punctuality, reliability, and a willingness to learn, often with minimal formal qualifications required. Depending on the role, familiarity with point-of-sale systems, customer service protocols, or safety procedures may be necessary. Strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork are valuable soft skills that help employees handle varied tasks and interact with colleagues and customers. These abilities are important as they ensure productivity, positive workplace relationships, and the ability to meet employer expectations in short-term, fast-paced roles.

What is the difference between Summer Employment vs Intern?

AspectSummer EmploymentIntern
CredentialsTypically no formal credentials requiredOften students or recent graduates, may require enrollment in a program
Work EnvironmentTemporary, seasonal work often in retail, hospitality, or outdoor settingsLearning-focused, may involve mentorship, project work, or training
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across various industries for seasonal staffingCommon in corporate, non-profit, and technical fields for skill development

Summer Employment generally refers to temporary, seasonal jobs that provide work experience during the summer months, often without requiring specific credentials. Internships are more focused on learning and skill development, usually involving students or recent graduates. While both are temporary, internships tend to have a training component, whereas summer employment emphasizes immediate work and income.

What types of training or onboarding can I expect in a typical summer employment position?

Most summer employment positions offer a brief but focused onboarding process at the start of your role. This typically includes an introduction to the organization's policies, safety protocols, and an overview of your daily tasks. You may also receive hands-on training specific to your job duties, such as customer service techniques or equipment handling. Orientation sessions often provide an opportunity to meet your team and ask questions, ensuring you feel prepared to contribute effectively from day one.

What is summer employment?

Summer employment refers to temporary job opportunities typically available during the summer months. These positions are often filled by students or individuals seeking seasonal work while school is out or to gain experience. Summer jobs can be found in various industries such as hospitality, retail, camps, and outdoor recreation. They provide valuable work experience, a chance to earn income, and opportunities to develop skills for future careers.

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Infographic showing various Summer Employment job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,471 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Schedule Engineer

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Irvine, CA • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description


The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.
Job Description
  • Supporting Whiting-Turner Schedule Manager with group and project specific responsibilities
  • Development of pursuit and proposal schedules
  • Development of master project schedules
  • Development of detailed construction schedules
  • Data entry of activities, durations, and sequences (predecessors / successors) into Primavera
  • Schedule development is done in Oracle Primavera scheduling software (training provided by Whiting-Turner)
  • The potential candidate will also be expected to become familiar with other schedule software platforms
  • Schedule management and controls
  • Schedule updating process - collecting progress and incorporating into scheduling software
  • Reporting - Preparing schedule update reports and graphics per Contract requirements
  • Schedule analysis
    • Developing and analyzing the impact issues have on the project schedule
    • Collecting scheduling metrics and creating spreadsheets / data bases to interpret and visualize the data
  • Technical Review - Reviewing the project schedule's quality and performance (health)
  • Data mining - Mining data from as-built schedule for historical metrics
  • Estimating - Performing square footage and quantity take-offs, as needed
  • Cost loading of schedule activities and maintaining the cost information through the updating process
  • Management of Whiting-Turner's schedule database and Primavera software
  • If the potential candidate is assigned to a project site, they will have the following responsibilities in addition to those listed above
  • Attending project meetings - WT, Owner, Subcontractor
  • Walking the project site to independently confirm the project team's assessment of progress and completion of schedule activities
  • Collecting information from lean scheduling meetings and using the information to update the CPM

Required Skills
Basic Qualifications
1. College Degree:
  • Construction Management or Engineering (civil, industrial, mechanical, construction)

2. Course Work:
  • In addition to the standard classes to support the engineering discipline, the following are recommended (but will not automatically disqualify a candidate if not taken)
  • Class in either estimating or scheduling
  • Alternatively, a general construction management class with exposure to estimating or scheduling
  • An industrial engineering process class (for industrial engineers)

3. Experience:
  • Any exposure to construction or manufacturing is recommended. 0 - 10 years of experience
  • Experience can be as an intern or as summer employment working for a general contractor or construction manager
  • Working for a trade contractor (carpenter, electrician, ...) helping to install the work
  • Scheduling experience or participation in the construction scheduling process is helpful for the position but does not disqualify a candidate
  • Internships in a non-construction related field will be considered if the candidate expresses a solid interest working in the construction industry.
  • Summer classes and school related summer work are acceptable

4. Interests - Professional (do not need to have interest in all):
  • Construction and participating in the building process
  • Scheduling and project controls
  • Information systems and data analytics
  • Business intelligence and visualizations
  • Risk analysis
  • Emerging technology for construction application

5. Software Experience:
  • CPM schedule software experience (Primavera P6 is a bonus)
  • Typical MS Office suite of programs - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Collaborative platforms like MS Teams, Google Hang-Out, Zoom, Go-To (any other video conferencing)
  • Other pluses: Database management

Travel
  • Day trips to support project teams within the assigned operating group
  • 12 - 24 month assignments to a single project, either
  • Within the employees assigned operating group's region, or
  • For an opportunity, outside the operating group's region, the operating group leader believes is beneficial for the employee's growth and development

This job application routes to following locations:
    • Irvine
    • Temecula
    • Los Angeles

The Company's salary ranges are dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to role, level and location. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, applicant's abilities and market and business considerations. The annual base salary range listed is subject to change at any time, in the Company's discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship. The foregoing information reflects base salary only and does not include other forms of available compensation to which employees may be entitled including but not limited to profit sharing, stock appreciation rights, retirement compensation, travel subsistence, and other compensations/benefits, which are dependent upon various factors including but not limited to years of service, location, performance, etc.
This salary range is for California only.

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